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We remember Joshua Laverty De Gruchy
We remember Joshua Laverty De Gruchy
Timeline
Timeline
1863
sibling
Ann De Gruchy
Source:8716639
1863
1864
sibling
Noel De Gruchy
Source:8716639
1864
1866
1871
dates
Age 5
Source:8716639
2nd April 1871
1871
location
3 Tivoli Villa, St Austins Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8716639
2nd April 1871
1881
dates
Age 14
Source:8716640
3rd April 1881
1881
education
Private school secondary education as a residential pupil
Oxenford House Academy
St Laurence Jersey Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8716640
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Oxenford House Academy, St Laurence, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8716640
3rd April 1881
1889
children
Margaret Aka Maggie De Gruchy
Source:8716666
1889
1891
employment
Farmer
Self-employed
St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8716666
31st March 1891
1891
dates
Age 24
Source:8716642
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Farmer
Self-employed
St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8716642
5th April 1891
1891
location
Les Carrieres, St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8716642
5th April 1891
1891
dates
Age 24
Source:8716660
September 1891
1891
marriage
Harriette Catherine De Gruchy nee Smith
Source:8716660
September 1891
1901
dates
Age 37
Source:8716666
31st March 1901
1901
location
Les Carrieres, St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8716666
31st March 1901
1908
dates
Age 42
Source:8716645
25th February 1908
1914
location
163 [Unreadable: looks like Lundelate] Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
their own address
Source:5876109
22nd September 1914
1914
dates
Age 47
Source:5876109
23rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Valcartier, Quebec
Canada
Source:5876109
23rd September 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
18608
Canadian Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:8716198
23rd September 1914 - 23rd April 1915
1915
dates
Age 48
Source:8716198
23rd April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8716198
23rd April 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Joshua Laverty de Gruchy is remembered on a memorial to the missing presumed dead of the Ypres Salient. His CWGC entry gives his age as 46. He was actually 48.
Ypres Salient
Belgium
Source:8716198
23rd April 1915
burial
Ypres - now spelt Ieper - West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 10 - 26 - 28
Source:8716198
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joshua Laverty |
| Initials | JL |
| Last Name | De Gruchy |
| Source | 5876109 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 [Unreadable: looks like Lundelate] Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta | Canada | their own address | known 22nd September 1914 | |
| 3 Tivoli Villa, St Austins Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| Les Carrieres, St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Les Carrieres, St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Oxenford House Academy, St Laurence, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 18608 | Canadian Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Aka Maggie De Gruchy | daughter | 1889 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann De Gruchy nee Le Moignan | mother | ||
| Noel De Gruchy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann De Gruchy | sister | 1863 | |
| Noel De Gruchy | brother | 1864 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriette Catherine De Gruchy nee Smith | wife | September 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Entry Joshua Laverty de Gruchy | Keith22624 | |
| St Helier baptisms 1842-1909 de Gruchy - Jersey Wiki Website | Keith22624 | |
| Joshua Laverty de Gruchy Winess in a Jersey Court Case | Keith22624 | |
| Passenger Lists leaving UK 1890-1960 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 Marriage of Joshua Laverty de Gruchy to Harriette Catherine Smith | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Canadian Expeditionary Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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